China: helpful free apps
These apps are great to have installed before you go so they are ready to use as you need a...
Poo Poo Paper Park: Elephant Dung paper (Thailand)
Poo Poo Paper Park Poo Poo Paper Park is an attraction that is just a few feet down the road...
Batik in Thailand; Be An Artist
Batik in Thailand While in Thailand, I discovered Backstreet Academy. They have many affordable classes in arts like glass-blowing, batik...
Carpets unfurled; a kaleidoscope of color (Asia)
If you’ve been to the Jade shop or tea ceremony in China, the Argan oil store in Morocco or any...
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep (doy soo tep) is a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai Thailand. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the temple...
Xi'an China summary – what to do/see/know
Xi’an (shee-ahn) is the capital of Shaanxi Province, China and is one of the oldest cities in China. In fact...
Chiang Mai temples (Thailand)
While Doi Suthep Temple is high on a hill above Chiang Mai, there are many other temples in Chiang Mai...
China travel: Helpful tips for Western tourists going to China (from a solo female traveler)
A few things about China that may be helpful for others. VPN A VPN is essential if you want to...
Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)
Updated:As I [originally wrote] this post, I’m on the high-speed train from Xi’an to Beijing. What is most striking about...
